By Sabiu Abdullahi
A legal practitioner, Abba A. Hikima, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, demanding what he described as an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into allegations surrounding the disappearance and alleged killing of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata.
Hikima made the disclosure in a petition dated May 8, 2026, which he also shared on his Facebook page alongside copies of the document.
The petition was addressed to the IGP at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
In the letter, the lawyer referred to allegations reportedly made by Muhammad Musa Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle.
According to the petition, Kamarawa allegedly accused CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba of involvement in Dadiyata’s alleged killing.
The petition quoted Kamarawa as saying: “…they threatened to kill me as they killed Dadiyata and Saminu S/Fada Gusau amongst others in my presence at Operations Yaki Kaduna…”
Hikima described the allegation as “an extremely grave matter” that should not be ignored by the police authorities.
He stated that Dadiyata has remained missing since August 2019 and noted that the case has continued to generate public concern and unanswered questions.
“Accordingly, where a citizen expressly claims that he witnessed the killing of Dadiyata and directly linked same to named police officers, there is an urgent need for a thorough, independent and credible investigation into the allegation,” the petition read.
The lawyer further argued that if the allegations are false, a proper investigation would clear the officers’ names and reassure the public.
“However, if there is any truth whatsoever in the allegations, then justice must be allowed to take its full course irrespective of rank, office or influence,” he added.
Hikima urged the IGP to immediately set up an independent investigative panel to probe the claims against the two senior police officers and make the findings public.
